San Ponzo Semola to Guardamonte via hermit caves
San Ponzo Semola to Guardamonte via hermit caves
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San Ponzo Semola to Guardamonte via hermit caves
02:53
8.76km
430m
Hiking
Embark on a moderate hike from the medieval village of San Ponzo Semola, a journey covering 5.4 miles (8.8 km) with an elevation gain of 1427 feet (435 metres). You'll wind through ancient chestnut forests, where some trees are over 300 years old, before reaching the historic hermit caves. The…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
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San Ponzo Semola: Village, Church, and Caves (Oltrepò Pavese)
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6.19 km
San Ponzo Cave
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8.76 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.97 km
2.32 km
853 m
613 m
Surfaces
5.46 km
1.83 km
1.24 km
229 m
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Trail Reviews
Nice walk in the woods with a breathtaking view. Challenging start for the difference in altitude up to the caves of San Ponzo, then 6km up to the top of Mount Vallassa with a view of the Staffora and Curone valleys. Trail 07 and trail 03.